Chemicals

Chemicals can be liquid, gas, or solid. They are shipped in many ways: tanktainers, flexitainers, granules, bags, drums, temperature controlled, etcetera. The uses for chemicals are manifold: pharmaceutical, industrial, food, agriculture, specialized, etcetera. The range of chemicals required to meet these needs is vast.

To handle chemicals efficiently we need to be in very close consultation with customers, suppliers, ports, carriers and regulatory bodies.  With many products classified as Dangerous Goods it is essential that regulatory requirements are met for both safety and velocity reasons. Due to the volumes involved, even the return of empty containers requires strict attention to avoid facility congestion and shipping line detention charges.

The Compliance and Quality components are vital as Ports and Carriers are becoming increasingly sensitive with regards to hazardous cargo, and keeping up with the changing requirements is essential.  There is also a zero tolerance error factor for all parties concerned due to the safety and liability issues.

Forwarding Direct Ltd has the expertise to ensure that shipments of chemicals are handled safely, efficiently, and effectively.

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Hi Tech

Hi tech shipments are generally high value shipments. In fact, some can be of extremely high value compared to the weight of the shipment. Additionally new versions of an item can contain commercially sensitive components. This places a heavy focus on security. Ways to achieve tighter control on shipments include:

• Direct flights
• Reputable Carriers
• Priority Alerting

Forwarding Direct Ltd has the expertise to ensure that Hi Tech shipments reach their destination securely, efficiently and effectively.

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Biopharma

Biopharma customers have to meet strict Quality & Compliance parameters. These are influenced by several factors including:

• Shelf life of the product
• Temperature range suitable for quality - whether ambient or stipulated
• Packing materials and labelling for correct handling including dry ice and gel packs

Delivering the healthcare service needed requires education, training and expertise to achieve the necessary attention to detail in line with Good Distribution Practice (GDP).

Forwarding Direct Ltd has the expertise to ensure that Biopharma shipments are handled efficiently, effectively, and in line with GDP.

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Engineering

Engineering areas we service include the Construction, Mining and Automotive sectors. Shipments vary greatly in terms of time sensitivity and physical dimensions. This requires a very flexible approach depending on the customer needs for each individual shipment.

To handle the engineering sector efficiently we need to be in very close consultation with customers, suppliers, ports, carriers and regulatory bodies. Some shipments are absolutely time critical - requiring the next flight out due to equipment down-time implications.

The transport portion of the supply chain must be aggressively coordinated. The information flow is also essential to ensure customer personnel can be coordinated efficiently for the arrival of shipments.

Forwarding Direct Ltd has the expertise to ensure that engineering shipments are handled quickly and effectively.

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General Cargo

Every customer is different. Focus can include cost, compliance, markets, speed or visibility. Courier, Air or Sea modes of transport need to be considered and sometimes the cost of all three need to be evaluated before a decision can be made regarding the best fit.

This requires open discussions between the forwarder and the customer - usually face to face.

Forwarding Direct Ltd provides the expertise, reporting and costing tools for all three transport options to ensure that general cargo shipments are handled in line with each particular customer's requirements.

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